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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.20, 1,107.72 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.20, 1,107.72 and 414.66 is: 621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.20 : 1,107.72 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.20/1,107.72 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.20x = 1,107.72 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.20x = 459,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,327.18/739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.38

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